New Google Maps available now for everyone

The new Google Maps was first shown off back in May at the Google I/O conference, though only the chosen had the chance to give it a spin before Google deemed it ready for public consumption. Beginning today, the new Google Maps is available to everyone, though one should take note this is still a preview, so not everything might work accordingly.

The first thing users should notice is the cleaner design; it looks better compared to the previous version. Feature wise, Google Maps is the best mapping application available right now, there is literally no other that stands on the same level. To be honest, we have to admit Google took a page out of Apple’s book by giving the new Maps app a simplistic look that is similar to Apple Maps, but that is where the similarities end.

Additionally, looking for directions is a lot easier than before, and the best part is, things are easier to read. The experience here is heightened with the use of a tablet or any computer system with a touchscreen. Zooming in and out is spontaneous and fluid, which could be a sign of things to come when Google updates the mobile apps.

Not everything is picture perfect though, as we find the new Google Maps slow in comparison to the previous version. However, as stated above, this is a preview, so things are subject to change before the complete version is available.

If you’re interested in giving the new Google Maps a spin, sign up here and have instant access to the best of what online maps have to offer.

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About Vamien McKalin

Huge fan of Microsoft products, gamer, and an aspiring amateur photographer who wishes one day to get his hands on a Nokia lumia 1020. I also have super powers, you know, walking on water and all that.

tony

@Doktor Thomas,
I do care and I think millions of people are using
Internet Explorer. Did Microsoft kicked you out or
sued you for illegal use or something? I do not think you deserve the “doctor” title, do you understand “generalization”? bet you don’t because you don’t use google to search!! You don’t know sh.t about business! you have to work with the Govt. if they want you to.

DoktorThomas

re: Tony
“it won’t support IE9.” No one cares because no one uses IEX. No one uses Blink [sic] either. Well, yes, fools do.

It is offensive that street view for the USA is not available. Apparently the wicked US fed.gov does have a lot to fear from everyone and anyone. Why else restrict it? Information is no longer freely available in the USA. We are a dictmocracy, where royal politicians and mob mentality rules, freedoms be damned (and forever lost).

It is wise to avoid any company that works with the US fed.gov, at all times, for all purposes. It strains computing but can be done. Only a fool would ascent to the outrageous overseeing demanded by the rulers of the US government plantation run by the Jim Crow Party. (Yes, you read correctly.)